Dawes Act
The Dawes Act of 1887 regulated land rights on tribal territories within the United States. Named after Senator Henry L. Dawes of Massachusetts, it authorized the President of the United States to ... Wikipedia
Originally published: February 8, 1887
Start date: 1887
Location: United States
Enacted by: the 49th United States Congress
Nicknames: General Allotment Act of 1887
Public law: Pub. L.Tooltip Public Law (United States) 49–105
Statutes at Large: 24 Stat. 388